Talking to Your Doctor

A medical visit is your chance to talk with your doctor. This conversation can be one of the most important steps for getting good health care. The National Institute of Aging’s Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People, can help. The book is back in print and updated with the latest information.

Using colorful illustrations and a conversational tone, this 44-page publication offers useful tips on choosing a doctor, getting the most out of your medical visit, and suggestions for talking about sensitive issues. It also contains worksheets to help you prepare for a medical appointment and resources for more information.

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Read online, download, or order print copies: Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People

What are frontotemporal disorders? They are rare brain diseases that strike middle-aged adults, causing devastating changes in behavior, personality, emotions, language, and movement. A new booklet from the National Institute on Aging sheds light on these little-known disorders. Down load the booklet at the following link: Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers